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What were the Greeks and Romans like? Their letters suggest they weren’t so different from us

When we read about the Greco-Roman world, we often hear the stories of famous and wealthy men and women. But the letters of ordinary people, preserved on papyri in Egypt, show us what they were thinking and doing. Human nature, their contents suggest, hasn’t changed much.

The Conversation

Carter's Middle East Peace Legacy Survives, But Mostly In Name

US president Jimmy Carter, who died on Monday, left an enduring legacy when he brokered historic peace between Egypt and Israel -- tepid and shaky, but unbroken even by the nearly 15-month long Gaza war.

International Business Times

‘It bit me and didn’t let go’: Snorkeller relives battle with tiger shark that killed diplomat friend in Egypt

‘The shark bit me and didn’t let go. I fought until I was exhausted’ survivor of Marsa Alam shark attack says

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AP WAS THERE: Carter announces Middle East peace agreement

One of Jimmy Carter's crowning achievements as president was the Camp David talks that would deliver Israel's first peace agreement with an Arab nation and make Nobel Peace Prize winners of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin

The Independent UK

Osamu Suzuki, Former Head of Suzuki Motors, Passes Away

Osamu Suzuki, the former head of Suzuki Motors, passed away last week. He was 94 years old and died due to malignant lymphoma. And while many are writing about his passing, I find it odd that so little was written about the former Suzuki Motors executive in his life. At least,…

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‘Peace matters’: world leaders pay tribute to ‘lifelong humanitarian’ Jimmy Carter

After death of former US president at age 100, leaders from the UK, Ukraine, Australia, Egypt and France have spoken of his enduring commitment to peace

The Guardian - US

Prime Minister leads tributes to former US president Jimmy Carter

Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter, who died aged 100, will be remembered for the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt.

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Jimmy Carter: The unlikely 39th president of the United States

The somewhat unorthodox leader led his country through one of the most tumultuous eras of American history, writes Ariana Baio

The Independent UK

10 stunning ancient Egyptian discoveries made in 2024, from hidden temples to hallucinogenic rituals

Every year brings new discoveries from ancient Egypt and 2024 was no exception. In this countdown, Live Science takes a look at 10 fascinating discoveries from the past year.

LiveScience

Tourist killed in shark attack at holiday resort on Egypt’s Red Sea

The attack happened in deep waters outside the designated swimming area of Marsa Alam, say authorities

The Independent UK

From Cleopatra to Wellington, leaders have always taxed beer. But Australia’s system has made beer extra pricey

Beer has existed for thousands of years. It was the drink of choice in ancient Egypt, in northern Europe in the Middle Ages and, of course, remains popular around the world today.

The Conversation

IMF, Egypt reach deal to unlock $1.2bn to shore up strained public finances

Washington-based lender says Cairo agreed to raise tax-to-revenue ratio and accelerate divestment of state-owned firms.

Al Jazeera

Egyptian Authorities Arrest Men For Attempted Theft Of Ancient Artifacts

Egyptian authorities thwarted an attempt to steal ancient artifacts from the seabed in Abu Qir Bay, Alexandria. The seized collection includes coins, statu...

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Challenges Of Transitioning To Democracy In The Middle East

Explore the challenges faced by Syria in its democratic transition, learning from the experiences of other countries in the region.

LiveScience

What if the Persians had defeated Alexander the Great?

The world we live in might be unrecognizable if Alexander the Great had been defeated by the Persians.

Al Jazeera

US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt

Huge sale likely to go through despite ongoing concerns over Egyptian government’s human rights breaches,

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: mediators push on with Gaza ceasefire talks amid fresh strikes – as it happened

Talks in Egypt and Qatar are focused on forging a deal to pause the 14-month-old war and release Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners

The Independent UK

Egypt’s prime minister pauses televised news conference after falling ill

A spokesperson said Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly is taking medication, including antibiotics

LiveScience

13 ancient Egyptian mummies found with gold tongues to help them talk in the afterlife

More than a dozen ancient gold tongues have been discovered in a cemetery at the site of Oxyrhynchus in Egypt.

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